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Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an Italian navigator who sailed through the Atlantic Ocean and reached the American continent in 1492. He was not the first explorer to reach America but he established permanent contact between the Americans and the Europeans.
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What did Christopher Columbus encounter?
Christopher Columbus encountered many hardships in getting funding for his expedition to the West Indies. He had in what that time was considered to be a far fetched idea that the world was round. He proposed that going across the ocean would bring him to The West Indies, an area rich in spices which were of great value. He received funding from the Spanish queen Isabella and her husband king Ferdinand. He Columbus encountered more suprises when he ran into the Bahamas. He is given credit for discovering North America although this is FALSE. Native Americans were already living here and the Vikings are to be given the true credit for advancing across the ocean between Iceland and Maine. Leif Erikson was the true discoverer of North America.
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What were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella's goals?
They united a large part of the Iberian peninsula, and succeeded in pushing the Arabs back to North Africa, in 1492. Then they funded Columbus' trips to the New World.
What two reasons did Columbus have for making his second trip?
Christopher Columbus went on his journey because he heard about the riches in India and wanted to find a quicker route to India (instead of walking which was dangerous because of robbers). When he tried he found San Salvador (off the coast of Florida) also part of the US.
Who was the first viking to sail across the Atlantic?
Leif Erickson went from Greenland to L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada.
What was Christopher Columbus looking for when he discovered America?
The 15th century was an age of exploration and capitalism. Europeans wanted more trade with China, to recover from a long series of wars. Columbus was one of many who offered to find a quick sea route there for Spain.
While the knowledge that the Earth was spherical was widespread at the time and had been since the Ancient Greeks, he developed a plan based on many erroneous beliefs:
- the size of the Earth (he thought it was only half as big)
- the absence of any land west of Europe before Asia (ignoring more accurate Portuguese maps showing the North American continent))
- the use of incorrect assumptions as to where Asia was
With all this against him he still made it across the Atlantic landing first in the Barbados and then in Cuba.
Who inspired Christopher Columbus to be an explorer?
Columbus was most likely inspired by the sailors who found a sea route to Asia by going by Africa's Cape of Good Hope. Columbus was convinced that if he sailed across the Atlantic, then he would come to Asia from Europe quicker and find another sea route. However he ended up finding the America's instead.
Which of these sailors landed in North America centuries before Columbus set sail?
the vikings were the first to step foot on America before Columbus. then the first nations heard the vikings were staying so battle broke and the vikings left and never came back. in 1962 archaeologists found evidence of vikings
Columbus destination when he started his voyage?
Columbus had only one stop in the 32 days he was at sea. He landed on an island called Hispaniola and then went back to Spain. This is was NOT a major voyage compared to others and he made no major discoveries.
Christopher Columbus made his first stop on his voyage at the Canary Islands. Columbus sailed for the first time in August of 1492 and reached the Caribbean in October of 1492. He stopped at the Canary Islands on the voyage in September of 1492.
Columbus established a post La Navidad on the island of what?
Christopher Columbus established a post called "La Navidad" on the island they named La Española, which today is known as Hispaniola. La Navidad was built from wood and supplies salvaged from Christopher Columbus' ship La Santa Maria, which ran into a reef, and could not be repaired. The remains of Fuerte La Navidad can still be visited on the north coat of the Dominican Republic, an hours drive West from the city of Puerto Plata.
Columbus didn't write letters. He kept a journal and that is how we know his thinking and route. They were the crown who gave him money, but until the day he died he felt that they had cheated him out of his reward. He had made a deal that included 10% of the gold from ANY future expeditions that he took plus those of other people. Never got that and died an unhappy man who thought he had found India and didn't get any gold or find any.
Where can one find pictures of Christopher Columbus?
You can find pictures of Columbus at Google images. All you have to do is type in ( Christopher Columbus ).
Was Christopher Columbus's crew scared of anything?
they were afraid of the sirens that haunted the oceans and the crazy dog-like monsters that ruled the seas, they were said to take sailors from right off the ship and drag them down the their underwater caves, then eat only the brains and intestines and bring the bodies back up to the ships.
Who are the relatives of Christopher Columbus?
he did have kids who had kids... because i am one! Hasn't anyone ever heard of tracing geneology?
What Did Columbus find on 1492 voyage?
Columbus found gold items, animals, and Indian people. After King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella saw everything they paid for a second expedition.
Where is the reproduction of the Santa Maria in Indiana?
you and i both wish that someone would answer this but this is my homework due in one hour...
What was the name of the small island Columbus discovered instead of the trade route to Asia?
what is the name of the island Christopher columbus found instead of the short cut to Asia
Who did Christopher Columbus meet?
He encountered the indians. He was not friendly towagrs them. He was arrested for 'brutality' during his thrid voyage
My mother, Jane. My father, Robert. And my sister, Sally.
What medical equipment did Christopher Columbus take on his voyages?
He himself did not take any equipment but he hired an on-board Doctor Who brought everything he needed. The doctor was kept very busy because almost all of the crew got scurvy, a disease caused by not eating enough fruit and vegetables - an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Who came first Christopher Columbus or Ferdinand Magellan?
Marco Polo (1253-1324) came first.
Juan Ponce de León (1460 - 1521) Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521
What were the names of the three ships christopher Columbus sailed to America on?
Nina , Pinta,and Santa Maria.
